MacDon M105, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
1. Tighten drive wheel nuts (A). Ensure nuts and studs
are dry with no lubricant or Never-Seez
®
compound.
Torque each to 375 lbf ft (510 N · m) using the tightening
sequence shown at right.
2. Repeat torque procedure every hour until two
consecutive checks produce no movement of the nuts.
Figure 5.192: Wheel Drive Assembly
Lubricating Wheel Drive
Refer to these procedures to lubricate the wheel drive.
•
Checking Wheel Drive Lubricant Level, page 300
•
Adding Wheel Drive Lubricant, page 300
•
Changing Wheel Drive Lubricant, page 302
Checking Wheel Drive Lubricant Level
Check the wheel drive lubricant level every 200 hours or annually.
1. Park the windrower on level ground.
2. Position windrower so that plugs (A) and (B) are
horizontally aligned with the center (C) of the hub.
3. Remove plug (A) or (B). The lubricant should be visible
through the port or running out slightly. If lubricant
needs to be added, Refer to
Adding Wheel Drive
Lubricant, page 300
.
NOTE:
The type of lubricant used after the fi rst lubricant change
is different from the factory supplied lubricant.
4. Reinstall plugs and tighten.
Figure 5.193: Wheel Drive Assembly
Adding Wheel Drive Lubricant
NOTE:
Do
NOT
mix lubricants of different brands or characteristics.
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